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Following are the standards as drawn up and accepted by the Boer Goat Breeders’ Association of South Africa. The aim of the breeding standards is to improve the breed and to increase the economic value. A strong head with large soft brown eyes and without an untamed or wild look.
Standard of excellence for visual evaluation. A sound breeding policy for a meat production goat must be based on the following requirements: 1. Reproduction. Reproduction rate is the most important trait that affects the profitability of stock farming.
The following are the breed standards as drawn up and accepted by the Boer Breeders’ Association of South Africa. The aim of the breeding standards are to improve the race and to increase the economy value.
Breed Standards The Breed standards of the Kalahari Red are the same as the SA Boer Goat with the following two exceptions: Colouring The ideal is a brown goat with colour shadings that ranges between light brown to dark brown. Flock Goat
It is here in South Africa where the very best genetics in the world are produced and where breed standards are determined. This ground-breaking website concentrates all information about this hardy goat breed into one dynamic, content-rich and easily navigable location.
The reproduction rate of Boer Goats is one of the most beneficial characteristics for the meat producer. Kidding percentages of 180% are easily achieved with good management input. There are various factors which affect the kidding percentage of the doe:
The Boer Goat Breeders' Association of South Africa established breeding standards for Boer goats, focusing on traits of conformation, head, neck and forequarters, barrel, hindquarters, legs, skin and covering, and sexual organs. A strong head with large brown eyes and well-fitted jaws, along with prominent curved horns, characterize this breed.
